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VisualDiffer

brew install --cask visualdiffer v2.1.16

Compare and visualize differences between files and folders side-by-side with syntax highlighting.

Why you might care

Visual diff tools are useful for reviewing code changes, configuration differences, and file modifications without relying on command-line diff tools. VisualDiffer provides an intuitive GUI for developers who prefer graphical comparison over terminal output.

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